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Information on types of face mask available for hospital staff

PPE has never been as important to health care professionals as it is now in the era of novel Corona viruses.  Most of us had never heard of PPE or FFP3 masks a few months ago, but now...

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JSP safety full face mask

This is the type of mask that offers excellent protection. The filters are interchangeable and can meat the specification required for COVID protection.

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Gemtier type 2R surgical mask

Type 2R face mask. The molding metal part on the nose piece seems very short and so is hard to make to conform to your face to prevent glasses misting up.

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3M Folding respirator

This FFP3 mask comes flat folded and opens out to use. It is non valved and so may feel less comfortable than valved masks to wear.

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Splash shield

A simple flat packed splash shield with elasticated head strap and foam backing on the forehead. We've used quite a few of these and they seem fairly mist resistant. Your view does get a little...

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Arma Pennine surgical face mask

A type 2R mask held in place with ear loops.

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Tiger medical products Type 2R surgical face mask

This is a type 2R surgical face mask with elasticated ear loops to hold it in place. It fits quite well if you bend the nose strip but the ear loops do not have enough tension to hold it well in...

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Ecoma type 2R procedural face mask

This is a type 2R face mask with elasticated ear loops. Listed as US $0.012-0.03/ Piece for 2000 pieces

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Biobase type 2 face masks

These elasticated ear loop face masks are not type 2R and therefore not suitable for operating theatre use. They are suitable for general examination purposes. Listed at $0.22-0.28 each for...

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Yeso-med type 2R surgical face mask

A type 2R surgical face mask with elasticated ear loops

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3M cup shaped FFP3 respirator

This seems to provide a good seal for many face shapes with a soft almost rubberised contact rim around the mask. It is valved so makes exhalation easier. Fit Testing essential.

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Cardinal health FFP3 mask

This is one of many mask made by this large manufacturer. Their mask specifications on their website use the US N95/N99 system but this one is labelled FFP3 which is N99 equivalent.

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Halyard Fluid Shield 3 Fog free surgical mask type 2R

This is a high quality type 2R or ASTM level 3 mask. They are comfortable to wear and include a thin plastic eye shield. You can wear your normal corrective glasses at the same time.

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Halyard The lite One Type 2 surgical mask

This is a comfortable type 2 surgical mask. It is less fluid repellent than their type 2R mask. It fits well around your nose and has tie straps.

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Cardinal Health type 2R surgical mask

This is an excellent type 2R mask. It has a soft strip at the nose pinch point helping to form a better seal which helps prevent any protective eye wear from misting up.

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